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QUESTION:

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to start a career in drilling?

(Question asked by Ross Thomson)

ANSWER:

Hello Ross.  I have to warn you that it’s very hard to get a start. I got my daughter started a couple of years ago, she has all certs and offshore experience.  Her employer lost a contract so she was surplus to requirements, can’t get another job.  If you have a good degree or technical qualification, you could have a chance.

You might like to take a look at a book I wrote, ‘Drilling Technology in Non Technical language’, the 2nd edition is much better than the first.  You might be able to request it via your local library.

Best of luck – Steve

(Answered by Steve Devereux)

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